McIlroy wins Shanghai Masters in playoff over AK, takes home 2 million

Although without his best stuff Sunday, Rory McIlroy held on to win the Shanghai Masters and the 2 million dollar prize with a playoff victory over Anthony Kim. McIlroy birdied the first playoff hole for his first win since the U.S. Open.

"It's something that I feel like I can still get better at is winning and putting yourself in the position to win when you're not playing your best," McIlroy said.

"Even if it's scrappy golf where you grind it out, you're going to win a lot more tournaments by doing that rather than playing your best golf the whole week. I was very happy I was able to pull this one out."

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Golf Betting: Shanghai Masters

PGA Champion Keegan Bradley will look to make more history during his rookie year in Shanghai.

The Shanghai Masters begins Thursday at Lake Malaren Golf Course in Shanghai with the largest first place prize awarded in professional golf. The winner of the 30 player field will receive 2 million as well as appearance fees. Last place is guaranteed 25k. Unfortunately, this event will not be on television.

Notable player golf betting odds:
Rory McILroy: 5-1
Lee Westwood: 6-1
KJ Choi: 12-1
Charl Schwartzel: 13-1
Geoff Ogilvy: 17-1
Hunter Mahan: 17-1
Padraig Harrington: 17-1
Anthony Kim: 19-1
Keegan Bradley: 19-1
Louis Oosthuiven: 19-1